

A Silent Voice: The Movie
Sometimes the answer is as simple as learning to listen.
Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf. But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion. When they leave elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not speak to each other again... until an older, wiser Shouya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shouko once more. He wants to atone for his sins, but is it already too late...?
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- $30.8M
- Language
- Japanese
- high school
- friendship
- suicide
- suicide attempt
- deaf
- bullying
- coming of age
- school
- based on manga
- adult animation
- teen suicide
- woman director
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- PremiereAnime Expo3 Jul 2017
- Theatrical (limited)NR20 Oct 2017
- Theatrical (limited)NRDubbed version2 Feb 2018
- Theatrical (limited)NR28 Jan 2019
- PhysicalNRBlu-ray / DVD2 Apr 2019
- TheatricalNR15 Dec 2024
United KingdomGB
- PremiereScotland Loves Anime22 Oct 2016
- Theatrical (limited)17 Mar 2017
- Physical12Blu-ray / DVD / Collector's Edition30 Oct 2017
AustraliaAU
- Theatrical (limited)M6 Apr 2017
- PhysicalM6 Dec 2017
CanadaCA
- Theatrical (limited)10 Nov 2017
AustriaAT
- Digital / OTT626 Sept 2017
BrazilBR
- Digital / OTT14Netflix5 Jun 2019
CambodiaKH
- Theatrical31 Mar 2017
ChinaCN
- Theatrical8 Sept 2017
FranceFR
- PremiereCannes Marché du Film10 May 2017
- PremiereFestival Internation du Film d'Animation d'Annecy 201712 Jun 2017
- TheatricalU22 Aug 2018
- Digital / OTTVOD22 Jun 2019
- Physical10DVD15 Jun 2021
GermanyDE
- Theatrical (limited)6KAZÉ Anime Nights26 Sept 2017
- Digital / OTT6Anime on Demand3 Mar 2018
- Physical6DVD & Blu-ray16 Mar 2018
- TV6Sixx10 Jun 2019
Hong KongHK
- TheatricalIIA6 Apr 2017
IndonesiaID
- Theatrical3 May 2017
Frequently asked questions
A Silent Voice: The Movie was released on 17 September 2016.
Audience reviews
5- R7/10
Reno
7/30/2017
**A second chance to fix the past mistake.** This is the next best anime in the recent time after 'Your Name'. Not that you know this director very well, not at the international level. But with a film like this, she's going to be. This is another teen romance. Well, romance is not exactly a word that matches with what this film is about narrative, but there's no other way to describe its theme. It was like before…
- T
tropicalicecedar
7/26/2023
A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016) is an absolute gem! 🌟 This beautifully crafted anime film takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, touching your heart and leaving you with a sense of hope and understanding. The characters are so well-developed, and the animation is simply breathtaking. Prepare to be moved and inspired by this poignant story of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of empathy. Highly recommend it f…
- T10/10
tmdb71757354
9/13/2024
**A film that changed my vision of the life** "A Silent Voice" is a film that has changed my vision of the life, understanding better the importance of the human communications. Including profound reflections related to empathy, self-esteem, redemption, self-improvement, and the importance of understanding and listening to others. This film was truly made with love. Because it has a Sound-Track, thought and com…
- S10/10
Suhaixy
7/5/2025
"A Silent Voice" is a film that has changed my vision of the life, understanding better the importance of the human communications. Including profound reflections related to empathy, self-esteem, redemption, self-improvement, and the importance of understanding and listening to others. This film was truly made with love. Because it has a Sound-Track thought and composed as if they were simulating the stimuli tha…
- A10/10
Alunauwie
9/30/2025
A Silent Voice is a powerful animated film that explores bullying, guilt, and emotional healing from both the victim's and the perpetrator's perspectives. Through strong character development and emotional storytelling, the film delivers a deep and relatable message, enhanced by beautiful animation and fitting music. Though animated, its mature themes make it more suitable for older audiences. Read the full review…
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